• Service all heating systems and all gas-, oil- or coal-burning appliances by a technician annually.

• Install a battery-operated and electric-powered carbon monoxide detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. If the detector sounds, leave your home immediately and call 911.

• Contact a doctor if you believe you have carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Do not use gas-powered devices such as a generator, grill or stove inside your home, basement or near a near a window or door. Generators should be operated more than 15 feet from the home.

• Do not run any gas-powered motor inside a closed structure, such as a garage.

Current news directly from IAFF locals, councils, and state/province associations
in the US and Canada.

Local 3169 Hosts CPR & Stop the Bleed Programs03/31/18 - IAFF Local 3169
Professional Firefighters of Marion County will be hosting a FREE CPR and Stop the Bleed programs for the community. Since the most recent tragedies in Las Vegas your Local 3169 felt it was important to host a free CPR and Stop the Bleed program for our community. Saturday, March 31st from 0800-1600 at the MCSO Multi Purpose Building.

Williston Job Posting03/19/18 - Professional Fire Fighters of Vermont
CAREER FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC
The Williston Fire Department, a combination career/call Department located in Chittenden County, Vermont, has four (4) full-time openings for the position of Career Firefighter/Paramedic. These are vacant positions with a July 9, 2018 start date.

Campden Place Fire03/16/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
At 5 p.m. on Friday afternoon Local 2164 and 2086 members responded to a residential structure fire on Campden Place in Castle Pines. Initially there was no smoke visible on arrival, and then a working fire was discovered on the first floor burning through the exterior wall. Firefighters advanced attack lines inside and quickly controlled the fire.

IAFF 7th District New Fire Fighter Conference03/16/18 - IAFF 7th District
The office of the 7th District VP is happy to announce the IAFF 7th District New Member Conference is scheduled. It will be held on May 16-18, 2018 (reception on the evening of the 15th) at the Kennewick, Washington Red Lion.

St Paddy's Day Parade 03/16/18 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Tomorrow is the big day, like Christmas for the Irish and wanna be Irish. If you would like to meet and march in the parade, meet us in Coors Field Lot A between 8:30-9am and look for the 858 Anitque rig and DFD Rigs. If you are a PROBY come on out, show in force, let's make the DFD look good, remeber to wear your Class A with hat.

Reynolds Drive Brush Fire03/15/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
At 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018, South Metro Dispatchers received several 911 reports of a large brush fire along the railroad tracks near Highway 85 and Airport Road in Douglas County. First arriving Engine and Brush 40 found a slow moving brush fire threatening trailers behind 7374 Reynolds Drive.

Stop the Bleed Campaign Classes03/15/18 - Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire
Please check back periodically as new classes will be added when they become available.
Search for a class: https://cms.bleedingcontrol.org/Class/Search
Instructor Portal: https://cms.bleedingcontrol.

2018 Local 1826 Election03/15/18 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members,
The 2018 Election for the position of Vice President has three candidates; (alphabetical)
Bryan Alexander
Henry Garcia
James Hagie
Election times and places:
1. April 23rd, 2018 (Monday), Positano Place at Naples Clubhouse, 12910 Positano Circle, Naples, Fl. 34105. Polls open from 8:00Am-noon.
2.

FF Kevin Walsh Retires03/14/18 - IAFF Local 739
Firefighter Kevin Walsh Retires
The officers and members of Lynn Local 739 wish to congratulate Firefighter Kevin Walsh of C-4 Aide on his retirement. Walshy, may you enjoy a long and healthy retirement.

City and County Chapter Informational Meetings Scheduled for March 22, 201803/14/18 - Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters
City and County Chapter Informational Meetings Scheduled for March 22, 2018
City and County Chapter Informational Meetings are scheduled for March 22, 2018 at the Union Hall. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss concerns, answer questions and accept recommendations for upcoming Collective Bargaining negotiations.

2018 Elk's Firefighter of the Year03/14/18 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
Local 2687 would like to congratulate Captain Hugh O'Callaghan on receiving the Hamden Elk's Firefighter of the Year Award!
Hugh was honored during a ceremony on Saturday, March 10th.
Congratulations on this well deserved honor.

42nd Biennial AFFI Convention03/13/18 - St. Charles Professional Firefighters Local 3322
AFFI Members
The St. Charles Professional Firefighters Local 3322 has been working diligently to organize a great convention for members throughout the state. We are excited to announce that details are available to book your stay at the resport, register for the golf outing, purchase apparel and support the convention through various sponsorship packages.

MVA with Extrication03/12/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
Local members responded to a MVA with extrication needed.
http://www.southmetro.

St Patricks Day Parade03/11/18 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
Good evening members,
Next Saturday March 17th is the Annual St. Patricks Day parade in Denver, Local 858 will have the antique rig in the parade and all members are welcome to march along with the Colorado Emerald Society in the front of the parade.

Charter Locals Represent Arkansas in Washington D.C.03/11/18 - Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association
Recently, Arkansas Professional Firefighters traveled to Washington D.C. to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the International Association of Fire Fighters.

Chris King appointed Norwalk’s new assistant fire chief03/10/18 - Norwalk Fire Fighters
NORWALK — Veteran firefighter Chris King has taken over as second of command of the city’s nearly 150-member fire department.
On Monday afternoon, Mayor Harry Rilling and fellow fire commissioner Oscar Destruge offered King the position of assistant fire chief and King accepted.

Members recognized as Angel Medics03/10/18 - IAFF Local 4416
Congratulations to our Local 4416 members and all the recipients of the St. Vincent Angel Medic Award. This recognition is awarded each year to an EMT or paramedic in each of the fire departments in Central Indiana. The recipients represent the best the industry has to offer.

2018 IAFF Convention Delegates03/09/18 - IAFF Local 42
Sisters and Brothers:
Pursuant to the provisions of the IAFF Constitution and By-laws and the Greater Kansas City Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 42 Constitution By-laws, the 54th Convention of the International Association of Fire Fighters will be held at the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) in Seattle, Washington, beginning Monday, August 6, 2018.

Local Member Assists DFD 03/08/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
Local 2164 member A. Cooper and his specially trained search dog Prism assisted Denver Fire personnel in their search for two missing workers after a intense fire at a apartment building under construction.

MDA 1st Annual TOPGOLF Golf Tournament03/08/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
Ready to play some golf? Get your team together for a fun competition that supports a great cause. MDA's 1st annual golf tournament at TOPGOLF. Monday May 21, 2018 from 10am-2pm. See the attachment for more info!
Click below to Register:
http://www2.mda.

2018 Jennings Scholarship03/08/18 - Everett Firefighters Local 143
Dear Applicant:
It is that time of year again when the John J. and Nora Jennings Memorial Scholarship is opened and is now accepting applications for 2018. We encourage you to apply and we look forward to reading all applications and 2018 essays. This information has been posted to PFFM.

Help for Conor Lamb Dem running for Congress03/08/18 - Erie Firefighters Local 293
Hi!,
I, Rosann Barker of the NWPA ALF am currently working in the Washington Greene CLC Office Located at 1 S. College St. Washington, PA 15301. We really need help. Congressional District -18 has an 11 Pt Republican advantage.

Brother Delanoy Honored03/08/18 - IAFF Local 274
Congratulations to Br. Chris Delanoy for being chosen as the Aide to the Grand Marshall for this years City of White Plains St. Patrick's Day Parade. Brother Delanoy has been an active Union member since 2003 serving on the Executive Board for 10 years first as a trustee and then as Welfare Chairman. Local 274 would like to wish Br.

100 Anniversary03/07/18 - IAFF Local 51
Local 51 Participates in IAFF 100 Year Anniversary!
Professional fire fighters first started uniting in the mid-19th century as organizations designed to assist fire fighters injured on the job or for the families of fire fighters killed in the line of duty.
Many individual fire unions independently affiliated through the American Federation of Labor (AFL) – established in 1886.

Lisbon Way Fire03/06/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
March 5 2018 ~ At 12:58 Local 2164 members were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 5828 S. Lisbon Way in Centennial. Initial radio reports indicate a small fire on the deck in the rear of the residence. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of the call and made quick work of the blaze before it could spread to the residence.

Cheers for Charity Event!03/06/18 - Henrico Professional Firefighters Association
Please join us in conjunction with the Fire Ground Commander Conference on March 19th from 5-9pm at Strangeways Brewing for Cheers for Charity, benefiting Central Virginia Burn Camp.

2018 St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts03/06/18 - IAFF 1826
To all Local 1826 Members,
The Local 1826 office has a limited supply of the 2018 St. Patrick's Day T-Shirts. All shirts at office are short sleeve and in varying sizes: S, M. L, XL, and XXL. Shirts are $20.
Call in advance to ensure there is someone in the office, 239-334-8222.